Egypt articles
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Egypt and the UAE Increase Daily Airdrop Relief to Gaza Strip
Egypt, in an effort to help Palestine, continues airdropping humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip alongside with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Egypt and the UAE are cooperating to secure a continuous flow of humanitarian aid and assist in fulfilling Palestinians’ essential needs amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis within the territory. As of 2 May, both countries had already carried out 43 airdrops to northern Gaza, with a total of 2,914 tons dropped since the operation’s launch. The...
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Egypt Sets 7 May for the Murder Trial of Sudanese Infant
A Cairo criminal court has scheduled 7 May as the start date for the expedited trial of a defendant accused of kidnapping, assaulting, and murdering a Sudanese infant. In late April, the body of 10-month-old Janet Jumaa was found in a public park close to her residence. According to Egypt’s Public Prosecution Office, in a statement released on Wednesday, 1 May, revealed details of its investigation, the assailant then took her to a nearby park where he assaulted and killed her. If found guilty,...
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Egypt Opens Online Application for Expats to Settle Their Military Status
The Egyptian Ministry of Emigration announced, on 18 March, the latest edition of a program allowing Egyptian men living abroad required to fulfill compulsory military service to apply for military exemption starting 1 May. The program lasts for two months. The initiative is now open to all male Egyptian expatriates aged 18 and older at the time of registration, including those who have exceeded the maximum conscription age of 30. The initiative, which was first rolled out in 2023, permits...